The Partition of Bengal (1905) sparked widespread protests and led to the adoption of Swadeshi and Boycott as major tactics to resist British rule.
The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the
Asked in UPSC IAS 2016 · Topic: Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement (Methods of agitation: Boycott of foreign goods, public meetings, picketing)
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Answer: A. agitation against the Partition of Bengal
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